•Innocence•

•67• early morning •

Arabellas POV

I stared at my reflection through the mirror as I brushed my teeth, my mind running over and over again about the one thing I couldn't stop thinking about.

The news I had found out yesterday.

After taking the tests from Maria, they all came back positive. And still I was in a state of shock, I couldn't comprehend that there was a baby growing inside me.

I knew I had to tell Leonardo but I didn't want him to baby me and not let me do anything for the next 9 months out of worry for me.

I knew that he wanted a baby but something told me that once he knew I was pregnant, he would let me do anything because his best interest would be keeping the baby healthy and keeping me safe.

I was already limited to doing things full stop, but now. It would be worse.

But if he finds those tests or, some how just knows something is up with me, he would be beyond angry with me for not telling him about it and keeping it a secret from him.

And for the tests, I kept them. I didn't want to throw them out because I knew I couldn't trust anyone not to say anything. The people around here are snitches, and I shut even know Maria's boyfriend well enough to know whether or not he was safe to even tell about it.

I knew that if a pregnancy test was found anywhere, it would be the talk of the mansion.

I knew that I was going to have to break the news to him soon though, because I was already getting a baby bump, a small one but I could notice it.

And, I still had no idea how far along I am.

Sighing, I spat the tooth paste out into the sink turning in the faucet and rinsing it down the sink.

It was still early in the morning, the sun wasn't even up yet, but for obvious reasons, I was struggling to sleep.

Is it selfish of me to be even keeping this secret from him, even though I've only known for a few hours?

It's his baby too.

I headed back into our room, running my sweaty hands down my clothes.

The second the bed came into my view I took a minute to take in Leonardo's sleeping form, he looked so peaceful as he laid there in a deep slumber.

But when he is awake, he is the furthest from peaceful, with his work being as stressful as it is I don't blame him.

I glanced at the alarm clock resting on my bed side table, the time reading 3.28am, and to this I decided I was getting back into bed.

As far as I knew, Leonardo's alarm wouldn't be going off for another few hours, so I still had him to myself for a little bit.

I pulled back the blanket, to which Leonardo groaned as I chambered down into the bed, he rolled over and was now facing me, his jet black hair falling over his forehead effortlessly.

Wasn't long before his eyes shot open, he's always been a light sleeper.

He lets out a huff as he brought his forearm down to rest on his forehead.

"Kitten?" His morning voice deep as he directed his attention to me.

To that I nodded, "what are you doing awake?" He asked. I just shrugged.